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Biofield therapies are defined as approaches which work directly with the subtle energy field that surround the body. The subtle energy system is made up of three components: meridians, chakras, and the biofield or aura. Meridians are lines of energy that run throughout the body and they are the part of the energy system that acupuncture and Emotional Freedom Techniques work with.

If you are reading this, it is likely that you identify as a human being. So, what does it really mean to be human? When we think of the human experience, some of the first things that come to mind concern our relationships with our bodies— particularly, our sexuality and body image.

I hear you out there saying, “Business cards? What?! Who uses those anymore? It’s not 2000 anymore.” Sounds so old school, right? I know, I know but even in the digital age we shouldn’t forget about print marketing. It still has a place in this world and personally I think it’s a vital one.

As a counselor, I am tasked with respecting the worldview of my clients through a lens of unconditional positive regard. Yet as a counselor, in most states, human sexuality is a side-note, stifling the ability to view clients holistically. The scarcity of human sexuality as a required academic course is a harsh reminder that sexuality remains taboo and inconsequential.

If you find yourself stressed AF at times throughout your planning process, it’s totally okay (and so normal). But if you feel like you’re starting to drown in uncharted waters that have become your wedding plans, you might want to slow down and take a breather.

Originally this blog was going to be just about guided imagery and meditation and how it can be helpful in counseling. I was going to let you know how I was introduced to guided imagery years ago, when I worked the second shift at the local psychiatric hospital and struggled with falling asleep after working a shift that often ended around midnight, after completing an assessment with a client who was experiencing intense emotions.

So much good can come with seasonal changes, and maybe you are one of the lucky ones who transitions smoothly, and if so, rock that out and enjoy every moment of finding your perfect summer work – life balance. But for those who struggle every couple months when the seasons change, and can identify with how frustrating these times can be, keep reading.

Are you considering submitting a conference proposal to present at a conference? Have you presented before but want some helpful tools? Do you feel you know all there is to know about presenting? Well this blog is for you!

Complementary and alternative modalities (CAM) have come under increasing interest by counselors and counselor educators in recent years. To assess how much and in what ways, I conducted qualitative research asking counselors, counselor educators, and counseling students about their interest in, knowledge about, and use of CAM in their education, teaching, research, and clinical work.

Community-based counseling is not for the faint of heart. Well, for me, it was a hard-fought journey, impacting a lot of time; to manage the balance between family and a profession.